Monthly Archives: February 2026

Put These Cs Into _hristianity

Posted on February 28, 2026 by Steve Simms

When I was a college student, I experienced a thrilling and rare form a Christianity full of the following Cs. That’s a phase in my life that I’m never saying goodbye to. Everybody needs to discover Christianity that overflows with … Continue reading →

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I Want to Let Jesus Live Thru Me

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Steve Simms

Every day I seek to let Jesus live in and thru me. (Colossians 1:27) I focus on listening to and obeying Him day and night. He is my shepherd. Psalm 23 explains our otherworldly relationship. If you are a Christ-follower, … Continue reading →

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It’s Your Move (DIY) Draw Near To God

Posted on February 26, 2026 by Steve Simms

While you are passively waiting for God–or running from Him–He is waiting on you to step out of the boat of religious tradition (Mark 7:13) and to begin to do what He is telling you to do. (James 1:22-25) God’s … Continue reading →

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The English Word “Church” is Inaccurate

Posted on February 25, 2026 by Steve Simms

The word church falls far short of describing the way the early Christians met. If you read the New Testament with an open heart and mind, you’ll see that what we call church services don’t really match up with the … Continue reading →

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Keeping Clean Gas in My Think Tank

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Steve Simms

My great challenge is to keep my think tank full of clean gas. It’s hard to keep the dirty fuels out of it. The right questions help me. What’s in your think tank? Let good questions roam in your mental … Continue reading →

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Faith Advice

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Steve Simms

Faith’s like fire. Don’t let it be like ice. Whoever believes in Jesus shall not perish but have eternal life. (John 3:16) What does it mean to believe in Jesus? Faith advice: Don’t let your faith be like ice. If … Continue reading →

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Beyond Church-Boredom

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Steve Simms

I believe that the body of Christ has been given the keys to the kingdom of Heaven– to the invisible government of God. Unfortunately, we have bound each other to religious tradition and casual formalism (2 Timothy 3:5) instead of … Continue reading →

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What ChatGPT Says About: Beyond Church

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

Here’s what ChatGPT says about Beyond Church: An Invitation to Experience the Lost Word of the Bible—Ekklesia. Steve Simms’ book argues that modern Christianity has lost sight of a crucial biblical concept: ekklesia. While English Bibles typically translate this word … Continue reading →

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Drink This In

Posted on February 21, 2026 by Steve Simms

People are made in God’s image . . . but. God’s image in people is faded, twisted, and distorted, but it’s not deleted. If you will diligently search for the slightest glimmer of God’s image in everyone you meet, you’ll … Continue reading →

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Open-Hearted People

Posted on February 20, 2026 by Steve Simms

Open-hearted people welcome unguarded human connection. They spread warmth and kindness wherever they go. They look beyond other people’s words, behaviors, and appearance seeking to see the image of God in them. This hard-hearted world needs open-hearted people. The joy … Continue reading →

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